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Media Coverage

Click this link to see a list of our media coverage through the years.

Milestones

  • The Mayor's proclamation for our 5th Year Anniversary (10th year from founding)

Memory Quilt

The Memory Quilt is the "History of our Home on Fabric". Each square represents a resident, a graduate, a Board member, a volunteer of our organization. Anyone who so desires can add a square to the quilt. We only ask that the square represent them in some way. If you have had the opportunity to see the Memory Quilt hanging in the stairwell area of the Shelter of the Cross, you will see the diversity of personalities of those who are involved in our program.

Whether the square is appliquéd, quilted, hand-drawn, stenciled; in poetry or prayer, each is truly unique and reflective of the individual it represents. The Board of Directors, the Seal of the City of Danbury, the Shelter of the Cross logo all have squares.

We thank our volunteer and friend Diane Costello who so graciously and skillfully pieces the quilt together and assists us to create each square. We continue to quilt as we add residents and volunteers to the Shelter family. At this time the quilt has grown so long that only a portion can now be exhibited. We are brainstorming ideas of places and ways to exhibit the full quilt. If you have ideas about how we can do this, please tell us on the "Contact Us" page.

Updates and Noteworthy

  • Grants - Fiscal year 2002-2003
    Community Development Block Grant - City of Danbury:   $8,500.
           To be applied to the cost of utilities during this coming year.

     Inner city Foundation for Charity and Education:   $20,000.
            To be applied to the expenses of the WISH House.

     Western Area Agency on Aging:   $19,140.
            To be applied to the Shelter of the Cross salary line.

     CERES Foundation:   $2,500.
            To be applied to the general fund.

     & L Foundation:   $2,000.
            To be applied to the general fund.

     Meserve Memorial Fund:   $2,400.
            For new computer, printer and software.

     SEMA Grant:   $2,500.
            For food, shelter and staffing.

     Kirkland & Ellis foundation:     $1,200.
            For the general fund.
  • Awards Received: At the statewide celebration of the National Commnity Development Week hosted Connecticut Community Development Association, the City of Danbury, JAM Associates and the Shelter of the Cross received a CCDA Peer Award for their collaboration in creating a public-private partnership to address the issue of housing for elderly homeless in their community.

  • Speaking Engagements:
    CINA Annual Conference 2002
    Karen led a workshop at this Conference on the theme of "Establishing an Alternative Living Program That Works."
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